Kihei Air Monitoring Station - Kihei, Hawaii Environmental Monitoring

Kihei Air Monitoring Station is an operational air monitoring facility located at the intersection of Kaihoi Street and Kaiolohia Street in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. Operated by the Hawaii State Department of Health, the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As a monitoring site in Hawaii, it contributes to understanding air quality in a unique island environment influenced by volcanic emissions, marine aerosols, and local urban sources. The facility's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in Kihei is significant for tracking air quality in a growing community on Maui. The data supports public health assessments and regulatory compliance. The station's location in a residential area provides representative sampling for population exposure, aiding in the protection of sensitive groups and informing local air quality management decisions.

Kihei Air Monitoring Station operates in a coastal urban setting on Maui, where air quality can be affected by volcanic emissions from Kilauea, marine aerosols, and local traffic. The station's parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and sulfur dioxide, as required by EPA regulations. Siting representativeness is important for capturing population exposure in this growing community.